GRAYSON COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
The 2nd Friday & Saturday of August
Fun for all ages!
ABOUT US:
Making Life Fun
Grayson County has deep roots as an agricultural County, and its primary economic assets are its many beautiful farms. This Fair was started in 2018 in conjunction with the youth livestock show to help display to Grayson County’s citizens as well as the many visitors to the county how important agriculture has been for our county, and how important it is for our prosperity in the future.
Schedule of Events
Vendor Set-up Schedule:
Thursday, August 11: 12 noon to 6pm
Friday, August 12: 7-8:30am
Saturday, August 13: 7-8:30am
General Competition Entries Accepted Wednesday
August 10: 3-7pm
General Competition Judging
Thursday morning August 11
Daily Events
- Quilting Crafts
- Pony Rides
- Honey Bee Exhibit
- Food Concessions
- Commercial Exhibitors
- Livestock Exhibits
- Fair Exhibits
Friday August 12th
9:00am: Fair Opens to Public
10:00 am: Stockman’s Contest
12:00 pm: Dog Show Check-in
12:30 pm: Dog Show
4:00 pm: Swine Show
6:00 pm: Goat & Poultry Sows
7:00 pm: Dairy Show
Saturday August 13th
9:00am: Fair Opens to Public
10:00 am: Beef Cattle Show
12:00 pm: Sheep Show
ENTER OUR
HONEY SHOW
Grayson County Fair Honey Show Rules
Purpose
- To let public know about honey producers in the local area
- To improve quality of honey produced locally
- To introduce competitiveness forum to & for beekeepers
General Rules
- All entries MUST BE produced and bottled after Jan 31.
- One entry for each class of honey may be made by an individual, family, or apiary.
- Rules for each class will apply.
- Identifying labels will be forbidden. Entries will receive a number by exhibit committee.
- Exhibitor must choose which classes to place entries. Judges may adjust classes at their discretion.
Criteria:
The Honey Show judging criteria will reflect the skill of participant. Color and flavor of local honey will be important. Alteration of color or flavor will be reason for disqualification. The Honey Show judges may be professors of apiculture, or students of apiculture under a professor’s supervision, blue‐ribbon winners of regional or state honey shows. Judges must completely fill out all score cards. Should an entry be disqualified, the judge(s) must state the reason for disqualification. Judges will break all ties, and decisions of judges is final. Exhibitors will receive score cards after end of competition.
Disclaimer:
GCFC and judges will NOT be liable for damage to product; however, due care will be taken during display and judging. Exhibitors enter items at their own risk. Time permitting, judges may hold an open discussion open to the public after the show.
Photos from 2022 Honey Show
FAIR ACTIVITIES
This year the Fair will have several different Fair games for kids and family to enjoy.
Come out to test your skills at the Annual Grayson County Agricultural Fair!
LIVESTOCK SHOW
Come enjoy our annual Livestock Show! Whether you are competing or just coming to enjoy the spectacle of the show this years competition is sure to excite!
Fair Location:
Bottomley’s Evergreens and Farm
10278 Elk Creek Pkwy, Elk Creek, VA